'Our guys can hold their heads high'

The experienced Haddin reached his fifty off 115 balls, including seven fours, and Pattinson looked increasingly comfortable at the crease.

Australia needed 20 runs at the start of the afternoon session and they eked out another five before Anderson trapped Haddin to complete match figures of 10 for 158 and bowl Australia out for 296.

"Our guys can hold their heads high," Clarke said.

"It was a roller-coaster ride and there were things we could have done better but we will learn from them.

"We were full of confidence this morning and knew it was going to be a fight to the end. I don't think it will be difficult for us to bounce back."

"It was a wonderful game of cricket but credit to England, they fought well. The two best performers in the match were Ian Bell and Jimmy Anderson and England deserved the win.

"Ashton Agar played really well and is an amazing talent. He is a great kid, a smart mind and loves the game. He loves being around the Australian family and you will see a lot more of him," Clarke added.